Gratitude Basics
Awareness and appreciation of the positive things in life
Gratitude
Make a gratitude list, tell someone, keep a journal
True or false: You have to wait for a special occasion to be grateful
False! We can be grateful every day!
One thing I am grateful for today is...
Free points if you say something!
Gratitude can be shown through our words and ____.
Actions
How can you express gratitude to someone?
Tell them you're grateful for them, write them a thank you note
True or False: Gratitude can make your physical health better
True!
One person I'm grateful for is...
Name one physical benefit of gratitude
better sleep, lower blood pressure, less stress, less depression
Making a list of things you're grateful for before bed can have this effect:
Help you sleep better
True or False: Gratitude only works when life is perfect
False! We can use gratitude when things go wrong to help us find the silver linings
One thing I own that I'm grateful for is...
Share something you're grateful for!
What emotion is linked to gratitude?
Happiness, joy, contentment
When we show gratitude for other people, it has this impact on our relationships:
Makes them stronger/makes it better
True or false: Gratitude takes a lot of time
False! Gratitude can be a short and simple daily practice
One thing I'm grateful for about myself is...
Share something positive about yourself!
Practicing gratitude can improve this mental health condition:
Depression/anxiety
Can you say "thank you" in a language other than English?
Gracias, merci, etc.
True or False: Being grateful means you're happy all the time
False! We don't have to be happy all the time to be grateful
One thing about prison I'm grateful for is...
Share something. You don't have to love the situation to be grateful for it!